What is the plus industry like in your hometown?
The plus industry is non-existent. When I came back home from working in London
& Paris at the top of my game it was like walking back in time to 1997. I lived in this
happy little plus bubble in London. I did not like going back to that place of justifying
my size and defending my figure, so all my professional work has been in NYC, LA
and Paris since I returned to the States. And of course the plus scene in New York is
amazing!
Finish this sentence: The plus industry is...
Growing in leaps and bounds! It’s normalized and has become just like any other part of
the fashion industry, which is what I have been fighting for as a diversity advocate for
7 years now. Minds and hearts are changing, it’s beyond exciting to witness and be a
small part of.
Who are your favorite plus designers, models, bloggers and/or celebrities?
J’adore Serita Bell! I modeled for her line a few years ago in NY and her pieces are
beautiful. I like indie designers in general. I’m really impressed with the garments
coming out of PLY, Yona New York and Universal Standard. They are such high quality,
chic designs. I’ve had a massive girl crush on Fluvia Lacerda for a few years now. Her
work is smashing. I also adore Krisztina Karvovszki who is doing amazing things in
Paris. She and Silvana Denker, another model I love, are doing great work together!